> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beatpass.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Payment Methods

> Manage your payment methods on BeatPass. Add, update, or remove credit cards and other payment options.

BeatPass currently uses saved cards for subscription billing. This section explains when you add a card, when you can update it, and what appears on the Billing page.

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## Payment Method Topics

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Supported Methods" icon="credit-card" href="/help/billing/payment-methods/supported-methods">
    See what payment options are available.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Adding a Payment Method" icon="plus" href="/help/billing/payment-methods/adding-payment-method">
    Learn how your first card is usually saved during checkout.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Updating Payment Method" icon="arrows-rotate" href="/help/billing/payment-methods/updating-payment-method">
    Change your current payment details.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Your Saved Payment Method

When you have an active paid subscription with a saved card, the **Payment method** section shows:

| Information       | Description                              |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Card brand**    | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, etc. |
| **Last 4 digits** | The final four numbers of your card      |
| **Expiration**    | Month and year the card expires          |

<Note>
  For security, your full card number is never displayed. Only the last 4 digits are shown for identification.
</Note>

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## Where to Manage Payment Methods

Use the right flow for your situation:

* **Starting a paid plan or upgrading from no saved card** — Enter your card during checkout
* **Already on a paid subscription** — Go to **Billing** and use **Update** in the **Payment method** section

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## Payment Security

Your payment information is handled securely:

* **Not stored on BeatPass servers** — Card details are managed by Stripe, the payment processor
* **Encrypted transmission** — All payment data is encrypted
* **PCI compliant** — Industry security standards are followed

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## When You Need a Payment Method

A payment method is required for:

* **Subscribing to a paid plan** — To process recurring payments
* **Upgrading your plan** — To charge the price difference
* **Purchasing beats** — For one-time transactions

### Without a Payment Method

If you don't have a payment method saved:

* You can still use BeatPass without a paid subscription
* Billing will prompt you to enter a card during checkout when needed
* You will not see a saved **Payment method** section until there is a paid subscription to manage

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="My payment failed">
    Common reasons include:

    * Card expired
    * Insufficient funds
    * Card issuer declined the charge

    Try updating your payment method or contact your bank.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I don't see a Payment method section">
    That usually means you do not currently have an active paid subscription with a saved card. Start or change a paid plan first, then BeatPass can show the saved card on **Billing**.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use PayPal?">
    Not on the current BeatPass setup. Subscription billing currently uses cards through Stripe.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Related Topics

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Subscription Overview" icon="credit-card" href="/help/billing/subscription-overview">
    View your current subscription status.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invoices" icon="file-lines" href="/help/billing/invoices">
    View your payment history.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>